Netball Program

The Netball Program was introduced to Governor Stirling Senior High School in 2005. The program is available only to students enrolled in the school. Students are then able to enrol in the school-based Netball Program as a subject from Years 7 to Year 12. The Netball Program involves four contact hours per week consisting of both theory and practical based content, and the chance to experience interstate and overseas travel for competitions.

The Year 7 to Year 10 program concentrates on

development of skills,

game strategies,

fitness,

health education and

umpiring and coaching techniques.

In Year 11 and 12 the program includes

further skill development,

advanced game strategies,

training methods,

theory work on human anatomy, community sport and recreation and health and fitness nutrition, and

umpiring and coaching to Level 1 Accreditation. Intra-state and Interstate competitions are also features of the program.

Year 11 and 12 students complete Certificate 2 in Sport and Recreation.

Interested students must first apply for general admission into the school – Application for Enrolment Part A – and also submit a Netball Program Application Form. Click here for the Netball Program Application Form. Applications close at the same time as for General Applications for Enrolment each year. When returning your Netball Program application form, please enclose:

a written reference from your school

a personal reference

and a copy of your most recent school report.

Details regarding the interviews and try outs will be posted to applicants.